Pilot's Badge

Gene · 04-22-2002, 08:31 PM

I normally collect WW2 German Air Force militaria, and was wondering if the Soviet Air Force awarded pilot badges to their pilots. I have the book Stalin's Eagles which shows many a pilot in full uniform, but none seem to be wearing a discernible pilot's badge. Was such a badge issued? Can someone post a pic or provide a website where they're shown? Thanx to all!

***Art*** · 04-22-2002, 09:40 PM

Gene,

Take a look at the posts I made some time ago, Air Force Insignia..2 scans from the book "Soviet Aerospace Handbook".

I'm not aware of any other insignia, although insignia and uniforms are not my strong point. I know the typical WWII Soviet Pilot had awards he was issued ( if any ) on his flight uniform and that was about it.

Art

Gene · 04-22-2002, 09:54 PM

Art,

Thanx, but those are postwar wings. I'm trying to find out if they had a WW2 equivalent; the Soviets were big on all kinds of awards so it would make sense to honor those that flew for the Motherland.

***Art*** · 04-24-2002, 05:18 PM

Gene,

I'm not aware of any WWII decoration of the "wings" type. I know decorations were worn on the uniform, but I don't think there was any standard device like the Luftwaffe ( flying eagle carrying swastika) had. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Mahdi · 04-24-2002, 09:12 PM

I think it is safe to confirm what Art is saying. I have never seen any WWII Soviet "wings".

Skrabichewski · 05-13-2002, 12:19 AM

I agree that it was no "Pilot Wings" per se, but most of the pilots graduated from an Airforce academy and wore badges similar to the one shown below (c. 1939). I have a few of them from different academies.

I hope this helps

Dmitry

Gene · 05-13-2002, 08:14 AM

Hi Dmitry,

That's what I'm looking for. If you know of any for sale, I'd be interested. Do you have any wartime pics of this badge being worn? In "Stalin's Eagles" there is a studio photo of a pilot wearing this badge, but I have yet to find another. Spasiba!

Nota Bene · 05-13-2002, 08:05 PM

I know of at least 9 variations of official Soviet WWII wings - sewn on arm insignia. They are all very rare. Please see a photo of a Soviet Airforce Colonel.

Alexei

Tal Inbar · 08-23-2002, 02:57 PM

Due to copyright issues I will not post the picture here, but you can see great picture of the above insignia here:

http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/soviet...lotpatch.shtml

Gene · 08-23-2002, 09:07 PM

Thanx Tal. What might these sell for, if available?

04-22-2002, 08:31 PM	#1
Gene Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 34	Pilot's Badge I normally collect WW2 German Air Force militaria, and was wondering if the Soviet Air Force awarded pilot badges to their pilots. I have the book Stalin's Eagles which shows many a pilot in full uniform, but none seem to be wearing a discernible pilot's badge. Was such a badge issued? Can someone post a pic or provide a website where they're shown? Thanx to all!

04-22-2002, 09:40 PM	#2
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Gene, Take a look at the posts I made some time ago, Air Force Insignia..2 scans from the book "Soviet Aerospace Handbook". I'm not aware of any other insignia, although insignia and uniforms are not my strong point. I know the typical WWII Soviet Pilot had awards he was issued ( if any ) on his flight uniform and that was about it. Art __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

04-24-2002, 05:18 PM	#4
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Gene, I'm not aware of any WWII decoration of the "wings" type. I know decorations were worn on the uniform, but I don't think there was any standard device like the Luftwaffe ( flying eagle carrying swastika) had. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

08-23-2002, 02:57 PM	#9
Tal Inbar Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Israel Age: 55 Posts: 2,302	Due to copyright issues I will not post the picture here, but you can see great picture of the above insignia here: http://www.ww2wings.com/wings/soviet...lotpatch.shtml __________________ Under the banner of Marxism-Leninism, under the leadership of the Communist Party--forward to new victories in the construction of communism!

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Gene Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 34	Art, Thanx, but those are postwar wings. I'm trying to find out if they had a WW2 equivalent; the Soviets were big on all kinds of awards so it would make sense to honor those that flew for the Motherland.

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Gene Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 34	Hi Dmitry, That's what I'm looking for. If you know of any for sale, I'd be interested. Do you have any wartime pics of this badge being worn? In "Stalin's Eagles" there is a studio photo of a pilot wearing this badge, but I have yet to find another. Spasiba!

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Gene Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 34	Thanx Tal. What might these sell for, if available?

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